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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,415

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,007

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $21,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE400RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $69,900
Base Invoice $54,777 $65,008
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950  
Premium 3 Package 10,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rear spoiler 350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
AWD 2,500  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
RS Driver Assistance Package   3,300
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884  
Premium 3 Package 32,767  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Rear spoiler 326  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
AWD 2,325  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
RS Driver Assistance Package   3,070
Options (change) 15,520 6,475
Options (change) 37,717 6,024
Destination 995 975
Total Price $75,415 $77,350
Total Invoice $93,489 $72,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,666
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE400RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6444hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$75,415$77,350
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,950$77,350
Total Invoice$93,489$72,007
Adjustments for Features-1,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,673$72,007

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE400RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Automated lane change$300 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,665$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in108.8 in
Length190.0 in184.0 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested445062%
Total Not Requested277538%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested119086%
Total Not Requested20014%
RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested132545%

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